Brain Friends

著者: Dr. D. Seles Gadson and Angie Cauthorn
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  • Brain Friends the podcast is a space for neuro nerds and stroke survivors to talk about all things aphasia, language recovery, and community. Hosted by Dr. D. Seles, a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist, and Angie C., 2x stroke survivor and aphasia advocate. Listen, laugh, and learn with these two stakeholders determined to make a difference in aphasia advocacy.

    © 2024 Brain Friends
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Brain Friends the podcast is a space for neuro nerds and stroke survivors to talk about all things aphasia, language recovery, and community. Hosted by Dr. D. Seles, a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist, and Angie C., 2x stroke survivor and aphasia advocate. Listen, laugh, and learn with these two stakeholders determined to make a difference in aphasia advocacy.

© 2024 Brain Friends
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  • Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
    2024/12/17

    In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders.

    Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal."

    Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explaining why certain tests are designed for specific populations and the importance of normalized testing.

    What you'll learn:

    • How strokes, TBIs, and dementia affect the brain differently
    • Learn about the key indicators and testing differences that help diagnose cognitive impairments.



    Tune in to gain valuable knowledge for individuals facing cognitive challenges.



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    32 分
  • Language Assessments
    2024/10/15

    In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss language assessments used in individuals with aphasia and acquired communication disorders.

    Angie shares the benefits and challenges in completing language assessments and which type of assessment is beneficial to recovery.

    Dr. Seles discusses the difference between impairment-based tests like the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) and participation-based tests like the Communication Activities of Daily Living (CADL).

    Together we discuss the importance of quality-of-life assessments and how aphasia impacts cognition. Finally, Dr. Seles shares 3 tips for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) to help survivors navigate low social support and quality of life.

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    33 分
  • What is Anomic Aphasia?
    2024/08/31

    In this episode of Brain Friends, we share a behind-the-scenes conversation between Angie and Dr. Seles on Anomia. Together we weigh the benefits of recognizing the different types of Anomia and the challenges with diagnosis.

    Anomia is a fluent aphasia characterized by word-finding difficulty or the inability to name objects.

    Should we classify Anomia differently? What can Speech-Language Pathologists and researchers do to better help survivors with Anomia?


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    15 分

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